Khan Academy has been praised for a long time. It has over 5,500 instructional videos and 3,500 of them are math concepts. These concepts have been reviewed over seven million times in the last year. Teachers did not drastically change their teaching styles when using these online tools. The videos and quizzes have helped with tracking data, assigning practice exercises, and supplementing instruction into existing classroom structures. Most teachers did not allow students to explore independently with the Khan platform, but instead assigned specific work. There has been a positive correlation with Khan Academy and test scores, but other than that nothing else has changed in classrooms. Basically, students use Khan Academy to reinforce what they have been learning and to practice their skills.
Overall, 71 percent of students reported that they liked using Khan Academy and 32 percent said they “liked math better” after using the tools. Teachers felt that the students were engaged when using Khan Academy but it also depended on the school and the classroom. Students also felt they were able to do problems on their own. They also felt that they were able to learn math without the help of teachers. Even more importantly, the report also shows that using Khan Academy helped students in three non-academic areas: it reduced math anxiety, improved their belief they could do math and improved academic efficacy. It helped students believe in their ability to succeed academically. Math is one of the hardest subject for many students so by using this website they are helping them believe that they can succeed. Many schools use Khan Academy to help students who are behind to catch up. In schools where 75 percent of the students are English as a Second language, Khan is a remedial tool. It allows students to make a connection between hard work and success. It was motivation for students and helped teacher notice when students understood a topic. Another way Khan helps is by allowing students who are a head to learn on their own. They do not have to wait for the rest of the class to catch up, they can keep moving forward.
On the other hand though some teachers are criticizing Khan Academy. They want to be the ones teaching. If they use Khan Academy they use it to reinforce what they have taught. Another problem is that there are gaps in the state-mandated curriculum. Some teachers say the problems are too hard for the students. Another issues is Khan forgot about the idea of constructivism which is the "idea that students will not really understand math unless they discover each principle on their own." A fourth problem is the idea that it is not “learning” it is drilling or memorization. By being able to rewind the pause the viewer can keep up with the lesson and practice, but they are not getting the same practice they would get in a classroom.
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3) Possible uses in the classroom including grade level relevancy, evaluation of the ease and probability of use
Khan Academy has great uses in the classroom. Teachers can pick what they want their students to work on depending on the skill level. There is options for all grades which makes this a website any teacher can use with students. Teachers and students have their own accounts. The student's grades will be saved to the teacher's account for reviewing. For the most part this website is easy to use. Teachers just pick a grade and pick what they want their students to work on. There have been complaints about how hard the problems are, but I think Khan Academy would be a good use in the classroom. It allows teachers to collect data on their students' work and allows the students to get the practice they need.
4) Possible uses with diverse learners
All students are a different points in their learning. Khan Academy can help students who are below level by allowing them to practice on skills they should have already mastered. It allows students who are at grade level to reinforce what they have learned. Khan Academy also allows children who are above grade level to explore other grades or topics to challenge themselves.
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Khan Academy has been praised for a long time. It has over 5,500 instructional videos and 3,500 of them are math concepts. These concepts have been reviewed over seven million times in the last year. Teachers did not drastically change their teaching styles when using these online tools. The videos and quizzes have helped with tracking data, assigning practice exercises, and supplementing instruction into existing classroom structures. Most teachers did not allow students to explore independently with the Khan platform, but instead assigned specific work. There has been a positive correlation with Khan Academy and test scores, but other than that nothing else has changed in classrooms. Basically, students use Khan Academy to reinforce what they have been learning and to practice their skills.
Overall, 71 percent of students reported that they liked using Khan Academy and 32 percent said they “liked math better” after using the tools. Teachers felt that the students were engaged when using Khan Academy but it also depended on the school and the classroom. Students also felt they were able to do problems on their own. They also felt that they were able to learn math without the help of teachers. Even more importantly, the report also shows that using Khan Academy helped students in three non-academic areas: it reduced math anxiety, improved their belief they could do math and improved academic efficacy. It helped students believe in their ability to succeed academically. Math is one of the hardest subject for many students so by using this website they are helping them believe that they can succeed. Many schools use Khan Academy to help students who are behind to catch up. In schools where 75 percent of the students are English as a Second language, Khan is a remedial tool. It allows students to make a connection between hard work and success. It was motivation for students and helped teacher notice when students understood a topic. Another way Khan helps is by allowing students who are a head to learn on their own. They do not have to wait for the rest of the class to catch up, they can keep moving forward.
On the other hand though some teachers are criticizing Khan Academy. They want to be the ones teaching. If they use Khan Academy they use it to reinforce what they have taught. Another problem is that there are gaps in the state-mandated curriculum. Some teachers say the problems are too hard for the students. Another issues is Khan forgot about the idea of constructivism which is the "idea that students will not really understand math unless they discover each principle on their own." A fourth problem is the idea that it is not “learning” it is drilling or memorization. By being able to rewind the pause the viewer can keep up with the lesson and practice, but they are not getting the same practice they would get in a classroom.
2) A screen shot
3) Possible uses in the classroom including grade level relevancy, evaluation of the ease and probability of use
Khan Academy has great uses in the classroom. Teachers can pick what they want their students to work on depending on the skill level. There is options for all grades which makes this a website any teacher can use with students. Teachers and students have their own accounts. The student's grades will be saved to the teacher's account for reviewing. For the most part this website is easy to use. Teachers just pick a grade and pick what they want their students to work on. There have been complaints about how hard the problems are, but I think Khan Academy would be a good use in the classroom. It allows teachers to collect data on their students' work and allows the students to get the practice they need.
4) Possible uses with diverse learners
All students are a different points in their learning. Khan Academy can help students who are below level by allowing them to practice on skills they should have already mastered. It allows students who are at grade level to reinforce what they have learned. Khan Academy also allows children who are above grade level to explore other grades or topics to challenge themselves.
5) A sample work and/or a tutorial/video